Associate General Counsel

About the role

The Associate General Counsel will provide legal guidance and support across various departments, focusing on areas such as marketing & advertising law, intellectual property, privacy, information technology and systems, contract review, drafting and negotiation, and litigation/claim management.

Responsibilities

• Develop company policy and position on legal issues.
• Research and provide timely advice on a wide array of legal issues.
• Anticipate and guard the company against legal risks.
• Advise managers and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Structure, draft, and review reports and various other legal documents.
• Negotiate, draft, and administer contracts.
• Aid in managing ongoing litigation, claims, and risk avoidance.
• Leverage AI-powered tools (including generative AI).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years comparable law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Background in corporate law, with experience in marketing & advertising law, intellectual property, privacy, information technology and systems, cybersecurity, and licensing.
• Experience in employment and labor law, environmental law, finance and tax, antitrust, corporate governance, contract law, and UCC Article 2, and litigation/claim management.
• Experience in providing legal advice and support for manufacturing operations desired.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and managerial skills.
• Excellent analytical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and professionally with all employees on a consistent and daily basis.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools (including generative AI) to enhance legal research, drafting, and workflow efficiency, with the ability to assess outputs for accuracy and manage related legal and ethical risks.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, Acrobat Adobe, and internet research tools.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a Science Degree is a plus.
• Current license to practice law in Kansas (and/or have the ability to become licensed to practice law in Kansas within twelve (12) months following the commencement of the position).

Benefits

This position offers a competitive benefits package, including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits.